During the dedication Mass, Bishop Ruggieri said the altar is a sign of Christ in our midst and a place where heaven touches earth.
March 29, 2026
Event
The Living Stations of the Cross, as seen through the eyes of Jesus and Mary, will be presented at St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford, on Palm Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. The stations will be shared as freeze-action tableaus.
The Diocese of Portland is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will come to Maine from June 23–26, 2026.
In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses how Jesus sanctifies daily life by participating in it with us.
Bishop Emeritus, the homilist for the Mass, told the faithful the best way to celebrate the saint was to live as he lived.
April 12, 2026
Event
A eucharistic Holy Hour with the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be held at St. Louis Church, 279 Danforth Street in Portland, on Divine Mercy Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Help us raise the remaining $37,000 needed to bring a dedicated missionary team to the greater Portland area.
Suzanne Lafreniere will assume this new role on July 1, 2026.
March 22, 2026
Event
In commemoration of the Feast of St. Joseph, a Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Sinclair. A light lunch will follow.
Bishop James Ruggeri unpacks the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word made flesh.
